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DA55 BKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,154 mi
Last recorded185,154 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 185,154 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 167,385 miles

NS WASHER JET N/W

Fail 19 Apr 2016 166,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NS WASHER JET N/W

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 156,042 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 156,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 150,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 141,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 135,951 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 135,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 126,978 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 126,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 112,988 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 112,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 90,457 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 90,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,154 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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DA55 BKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 BKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA55 BKX registered?

DA55 BKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is DA55 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 BKX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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